MISSION-PROVEN CAPABILITIES
Orion Space Solutions delivers cutting-edge technology and expertise that has been proven in a wide range of missions. Our adaptability and deep domain knowledge enable us to support defense and civilian customers regardless of their mission needs. Rooted in space science and physics, we develop innovative technologies that drive progress in space.
RROCI
Striving to bridge gaps and improve the functionality of space-based environmental monitoring (SBEM) systems, the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) sought a commercial prototype electro-optical/infrared weather system (EWS) capable of characterizing global clouds in near real-time to support Department of Defense operations. SSC selected Orion Space Solutions to produce the EWS Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (EWS RROCI). EWS RROCI utilized commercial off-the-shelf systems to produce cloud characterization and launched in March 2024.
TETRA
The Tetra program is advancing autonomous multi-spacecraft operations in geostationary orbit (GEO) through a series of cutting-edge demonstration missions. Tetra-5, set to launch in early 2026, will showcase autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) with two advanced spacecraft designed to validate automated refueling and servicing capabilities at GEO altitudes. Building on this foundation, Tetra-6, launching in 2027, will further expand autonomous space operations, integrating AI-driven control systems and advanced sensors to enhance precision maneuvering and on-orbit servicing. By pioneering these technologies, the Tetra program is laying the groundwork for routine satellite servicing and extending mission lifespans in high Earth orbit.
KRAKEN
The Orion Space Solutions’ Kraken mission will conduct in situ and remote sensing observations to characterize space weather dynamics in very low earth orbit (vLEO). This pathfinding mission features a highly integrated and comprehensive instrument suite designed to measure key parameters such as electron density, ion composition and neutral atmosphere interactions. In the size of a 27U CubeSat, Kraken will demonstrate innovative technologies for operating in the challenging vLEO environment. This mission is set to launch in 2025.
ACMES
ACMES is a NASA-funded Earth science CubeSat showcasing next-generation thermal imaging and remote sensing capabilities. With three integrated payloads, the mission’s primary objective is to demonstrate high-resolution imaging and advanced thermal control technologies that enable sustained Earth observation from space. Its primary instrument captures long-wave infrared (LWIR) data across 25 spectral bands with better than 45-meter resolution. Additional payloads include a compact methane sensor for climate monitoring and an ionospheric diagnostic probe for space weather analysis. Set to launch in 2025, ACMES support critical applications in climate science, agriculture, disaster response, atmospheric monitoring and space environment research.